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Things to Do on 713 Day in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Jul. 11, 2023

If you live in Houston, you are for sure already in celebration mode. 713 Day is coming! If you are visiting H-Town from anywhere else and wonder what it is all about, get ready to join Houstonians on July 13 for an unofficial holiday to celebrate all things H-Town, its culture, vibe and the people who make this city great. The day is named after the city’s oldest area code, established in 1947, and it was Houston’s only area code until 1996. In recent years, residents got used to celebrating…

Your Guide to February

By Kathleen Landry on Jan. 27, 2023

Cirque du Soleil KOOZA Feb. 2 – 5, Feb. 2 – 8, Feb. 12 – 19, Feb. 22 – 26 A return to our origins, KOOZA combines acrobatic performance and the art of clowning, while exploring fear, identity, recognition and power. The Innocent's journey brings him into contact with comic characters from an electrifying world full of surprises, thrills, audacity and total involvement. This set of shows running through Feb. is KOOZA’s second appearance in Houston following its wildly successful 2012 performance…

Saint Patrick’s Day in Houston

By Megan Strange on Mar. 12, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, a day when those who are Irish celebrate the patron saint of Ireland and those who aren’t technically Irish express their appreciation for all things Irish. Green is worn, beer is had (for those 21+, of course) and sometimes you get pinched (but maybe not this year). Surely with so many celebrations in Houston, we’ve got the Luck of the Irish in our city. The 5th Annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl - Houston | 4 p.m. | March 19, 2022 Start your St. Patrick’s…

H-Town Guide to World Series Specials

By Megan Strange on Oct. 25, 2021

Once again, the Houston Astros are gearing up for the World Series. Read on for tasty food and drink specials unique to the World Series. Just one more thing to celebrate! Check here to see where to watch and what homerun specials are running around in H-Town. Where to Watch Courtesy of @hungrylikethewolfhouston on Instagram Hungry Like the Wolf - The ONLY 80s diner in Houston will be showing the games 920 Studemont St #900 Houston, Texas 77007 Star Cinema Grill – a locally-owned full-service…

Guest Blog: Saint Arnold Beer Garden

By VisitHouston on Mar. 04, 2021

HEY, Y’ALL! It’s us, Saint Arnold Brewing Company taking over this blog on Visit Houston. We have a pretty important thing we need your help with. 🙏 Our beloved Saint Arnold Beer Garden is up for USA TODAY’s award for Best Beer Garden in America. We know we should win, and you know we should win, but it’s probably a good idea to let everyone else know why we should win… so, that’s basically why we’re writing this lil blog entry. Hope you see it and drop us a vote. #love Who are we? Or…

Astros Baseball Watch Bars in Houston

Oct. 21, 2019

The Astros are back in the World Series for the second time in three years! With the series starting on Tuesday, October 22, you need to figure out where to watch the game. Minute Maid Park will be filled to capacity, so whether the 'Stros are home or not, here are the top watch bars to root for the home team. Schedule Game 1 on Tuesday, 10/22 - Nationals at Astros Game 2 on Wednesday, 10/23 - Nationals at Astros Game 3 on Friday, 10/25 - Astros at Nationals Game 4 on Saturday, 10/26 - Astros…

Mardi Gras in Houston

By Kathleen Landry on Feb. 23, 2019

Mardi Gras is truly an experience unlike any other, but you don’t have to be in New Orleans to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Festivals, parades, happy hours, and freshly baked king cakes take over H-Town during carnival season, but sometimes you just need to know where to look. Grab your krewe and check out our list of the best ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in Houston. Parties, Pub Crawls, and Parades, Oh My! Downtown View this post on Instagram A post…

Houston Ice Houses: Find Your New Favorite

By Paula Nino Kehr on Oct. 05, 2018

Ice houses have a special place in Texas history. In the early 1900s, nearly every Texas town had one of these establishments, which sold ice blocks for home ice boxes. But with the advent of electrical refrigerators, ice houses evolved into small convenience stores of sorts, and eventually became neighborhood gathering places where patrons could stop for an ice cold beer and conversation. While many ice houses have disappeared, Houston still has a number of these establishments – some old, some…

Jazz It Up- A Guide to the Best Jazz Spots in Houston

By Kathleen Landry on Aug. 03, 2018

Houston is paving its own way with a Jazz scene that pulls from a number of different cultures, sounds and influences. Jazz enthusiasts are enjoying the city’s impressive music scene as the genre continues to grow in popularity. As such, there are great spots for anyone looking to enjoy a night of jazz music. Whether you’re looking for Latin, blues, classic or swing, our city has you covered with multiple venues for your listening pleasure. Perhaps one of the most well-known and paramount spots…

World Cup 2018 Watch Bars: Houston

Jul. 06, 2018

As we head into the final days of the World Cup, it’s not hard to see that Houston is home to a large number of dedicated soccer fans. While basketball, baseball and American football may often steal the spotlight, a large number of Houstonians share a passion for the world’s most popular sport. For these fans, often relegated to second-class status in most sports bars, the time has come to proudly let their fútbol flags fly! Pitch 25 This soccer-themed bar may be the new kid on the block, but…

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